SHH Pediatric Grand Rounds
Meningioencephalitis Secondary to Mycoplasma Pneumoniae: Case Presentation and Discussion
Dr. Patricia Onuegbu
1. prresent 2 unusual cases seen by Pediatric Housestaff of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
2. Discuss the emerging role of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Encephalitis
3. Discuss proposed pathophysiologic mechanisms of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
4. Discuss current trends in diagnostic testing for Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Meningioencephalitis
5. Present proposed therapies for Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Meningioencephalitis and challenges to implementation in the pediatric populatiion
6. Discuss reported disease prognosis and outcome